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Wisconsin Environment

@wienvironment

Wisconsin Environment, a project of Environment America, is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.

 Wisconsin, USA
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Environment America@EnvAm3 Dec 2024
Strips of prairie are good for the soul... soil that is. Ok, both. Check out the great story from @annenbcnews. environmentamerica.org/cente…
Strips of prairie alongside crops can save the soil

Strips of prairie alongside crops can save the soil

Native prairie is good for the soil, good for bees -- even good for high school senior portraits. Check out the NBC News story.

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Environment America@EnvAm16 Sep 2024
The fall monarch butterfly migration is underway. Here's some food for thought about the challenges facing these wonderful orange and black flyers. #butterflies environmentamerica.org/artic…
For struggling butterflies, if it’s not one pesticide, it’s another

For struggling butterflies, if it’s not one pesticide, it’s another

Glyphosate drove the decline in monarch butterflies in the past. A new study says neonics are the main culprit in recent butterfly losses in the Midwest.

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Environment America@EnvAm21 Mar 2024
It's #spring! Here's our guide to planting a pollinator-friendly yard or garden. #savethebees environmentamerica.org/resou…
Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden

Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden

This guide will allow your imagination to take flight as you plan and plant a garden designed to save bees, butterflies and other pollinators

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Environment America@EnvAm24 Oct 2023
Fall isn't the only time to plant #milkweed to help #monarch butterflies, but it is the best time. See our tips for when, where and how to plant milkweed. #fall environmentamerica.org/cente…
When, where and how to plant milkweed to save the monarch butterfly

When, where and how to plant milkweed to save the monarch butterfly

We need to stop the monarch's descent toward extinction. Milkweed is the key ingredient.

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The U.S. Senate has passed the #InflationReductionAct. #ActOnClimate #ElectricVehicles #LetTreesGrow ☑️ Clean energy ☑️ Electric vehicles ☑️ Pollution reduction ☑️ Nature-based climate solutions
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"Timber companies should absolutely not set environmental standards for the timber they buy and sell. It's a glaring conflict of interest. We need an independent audit of @WDNR Forestry." @AndyOELPC #LetTreesGrow 🌲🌳🌲🌳 wisconsinexaminer.com/2022/0…
Companies developing new forestry rules bought timber where the rules were allegedly broken •...

Companies developing new forestry rules bought timber where the rules were allegedly broken •...

Four companies on a DNR committee creating new forestry rules purchased timber harvested near lakes where those rules were allegedly broken.

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Holding polluters accountable is a key strategy to move our economy away from toxic #PFAS Kudos to @JoshKaulWI for bringing this new legal action. bit.ly/3zwIICJ
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Report: Logging is greatest threat to mature, old-growth forests in U.S. The #ClimateForests coalition recommends the USDA & Interior complete rulemaking to restrict logging of old-growth forests on federal lands. by @jacob_fischler wisconsinexaminer.com/2022/0…
Old-growth trees on federal lands at risk despite Biden order, environmentalists say • Wisconsin...

Old-growth trees on federal lands at risk despite Biden order, environmentalists say • Wisconsin...

Federal agencies have not followed through with the objectives of an executive order signed on Earth Day to restrict old-growth logging.

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The Fourmile project is one of the largest local logging projects ever proposed for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and will disturb maturing forest habitats, harm recreation, and disrupt struggling species. #ClimateForests wisconsinenvironment.org/new…
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BREAKING: New report w/ @ELPCenter shows that #ClimateForests are #OnTheChoppingBlock. Read more to learn about 10 important forests, like the Chequamegon-Nicolet, that the @forestservice @BLMNational are proposing to log.wisconsinenvironment.org/new…
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What should be America's next national park? How about North Woods National Park? #MoreNature lonelyplanet.com/articles/am…
What should be America's next national park? - Lonely Planet

What should be America's next national park? - Lonely Planet

National parks have long been known as “America’s best idea.” Here are nine worthy contenders we think should be next.

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🌽 An unfortunate result of #ClimateChange: it could spell the end for Midwestern corn, study finds: news.yahoo.com/climate-chang… #ClimateFriday

Climate change could spell the end for Midwestern corn, study finds

The midwestern Corn Belt — which roughly covers parts of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas — will be "unsuitable" for cultivating corn by 2100 if climate change continues on its...

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"Now that the Court has put a stable climate even further from reach, lawmakers in Wisconsin must seek out other ways to reduce emissions and secure a clean and healthy future." Our statement on today's Supreme Court decision #ActOnClimate #ClimateCantWait wisconsinenvironment.org/new…
Power plants are the largest source of global warming pollution in Wisconsin. Today's Supreme Court decision puts our ability to fight #ClimateChange at risk.
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Breaking: The Supreme Court just significantly limited the EPA’s power to regulate greenhouse gas pollution from power plants. #ActOnClimate
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🎣 If you enjoy fishing, your favorite pastime may be negatively affected by warming waters due to #ClimateChange. Learn how the changing climate is impacting Wisconsin fisheries: journaltimes.com/opinion/edi…
Editorial: One of the looming victims of climate change: Wisconsin fisheries

Editorial: One of the looming victims of climate change: Wisconsin fisheries

One of the looming victims of climate change is Wisconsin’s longtime reputation as a haven for walleye fishing – and brown trout and brook trout as well.

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Rhode Island has passed legislation to #Go100Percent by 2033 - congrats to RI for this bold climate action! 10 states have now committed to 100% renewable - Wisconsin should be next. wisconsinenvironment.org/new…
The once extremely icy Wisco Great Lakes are warming every year as temperatures increase. When #ClimateChange warms the water, aquatic ecosystems are disrupted. #ClimateCantWait wpr.org/great-lakes-ice-cove…
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We've been calling on @EPA to put stronger limits on truck pollution. Our health depends on it. #CleanerTrucks can deliver #CleanAir for kids with asthma. @EPAMichaelRegan scientificamerican.com/artic…
New, Stronger Rules for Truck Pollution Still Would Not Meet Air Quality Goals

New, Stronger Rules for Truck Pollution Still Would Not Meet Air Quality Goals

Heavy-duty trucks are the largest mobile source of a key precursor to dangerous ozone and particulate matter

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As our planet warms, extreme heat events are more frequent and severe. Places like Milwaukee could really feel the brunt of #climatechange this summer: jsonline.com/story/money/202… #ClimateFriday
Hotter weather, growing demand could mean rolling blackouts across the Midwest this summer,...

Hotter weather, growing demand could mean rolling blackouts across the Midwest this summer,...

New reports show Wisconsin and other midwestern states could have rolling blackouts this summer.

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New @UWMadison study finds that by reducing air pollution we can save more than 53,000 lives in the US every year. Climate action has the added benefit of less air pollution. #ActOnClimate #CleanAir #ClimateFriday jsonline.com/story/news/loca…
UW study finds elimination of air pollution could save more than 53,000 lives each year in the U.S.

UW study finds elimination of air pollution could save more than 53,000 lives each year in the U.S.

The study finds immediate public health benefits would flow from the decarbonizing of energy needed to address long-term climate change.

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